Breaking Curfew with Illegal Fireworks and Other Beach Adventures: Part 3 of a Summer Vacation Diary

Breaking Curfew with Illegal Fireworks and Other Beach Adventures: Part 3 of a Summer Vacation Diary

July Fourth. Independence Day. Fireworks Day (as my kids typically call it). No matter what name you prefer, this is a day that I often feel conflicted about.

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I Completely Botched the Surf Report and Other Musings from the Beach: Part 2 of a Summer Vacation Diary

I Completely Botched the Surf Report and Other Musings from the Beach: Part 2 of a Summer Vacation Diary

The first day of July brought with it our first full beach day. It was a Saturday of a holiday week, so the beach was probably very crowded.

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I Went to Buc-ee’s and the Beaver Made Me Leave My Soul Behind so My Body Could Walk Free

I Went to Buc-ee’s and the Beaver Made Me Leave My Soul Behind so My Body Could Walk Free

Day 1 (pretty sure about this one) — June 29

Thursday was our first travel day. Our plan was to drive from central Florida to Savannah because we couldn’t get into the beach place until Friday, and we didn’t want to drive the full distance in one day because our kids hate the car.

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First Family Beach Day Means Summer is Here

First Family Beach Day Means Summer is Here

Around these parts, summer doesn’t officially start until our first family beach day.

I wrote last year about how we had to wait out a week of subtropical rain storms before we could kick off our summer. This year, there were no such weather delays.

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Waiting is Overrated: A Day at the Beach

Waiting is Overrated: A Day at the Beach

There are two primary seasons in Florida: wet and dry. This year, the wet season descended upon us with fury. It rained every day for more days than I can remember.

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